What services did Glee Hospitality provide for Kishmish in Dubai?

Glee Hospitality delivered full A-to-Z concept creation for Kishmish, covering concept development, feasibility study, brand identity, interior design, menu engineering, location search, fit-out tender coordination, kitchen design, FF&E and OS&E procurement, full team recruitment, operating manuals, and pre-opening training and soft opening - plus 6 months of post-opening operational management.

Where is Kishmish located in Dubai?

Kishmish is located at Dar Wasl Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

What type of concept is Kishmish?

Kishmish is an Afghan restaurant concept in Dubai, built around authentic Afghan culinary heritage presented through a refined and contemporary dining experience, positioned as a unique cultural dining destination at Dar Wasl Mall.

Who developed the Kishmish restaurant concept in Dubai?

Glee Hospitality Solutions developed the Kishmish concept from inception, including concept positioning, brand identity, menu engineering, interior design, kitchen design, and full A-to-Z implementation at Dar Wasl Mall, Dubai.

Does Glee Hospitality provide post-opening management for restaurant concepts?

Yes. Glee Hospitality provided 6 months of full post-opening operational management for Kishmish at Dar Wasl Mall, Dubai - embedding service standards, kitchen routines, and cost controls to sustain performance beyond opening day.

What does A-to-Z restaurant concept creation include?

A-to-Z restaurant concept creation includes feasibility study, brand development, interior design, location search, menu development, fit-out management, kitchen design, procurement, staff recruitment, operating manuals, and pre-opening training - from concept to first service.

What food safety and licensing requirements apply to new restaurants in Dubai?

New restaurant concepts in Dubai must comply with food safety and licensing standards set by Dubai Municipality. Glee incorporates these requirements into every project from feasibility through to post-opening operations.

Can Glee Hospitality develop culturally-specific restaurant concepts in the GCC?

Yes. Kishmish demonstrates Glee's capability to develop culturally-rooted concepts - Afghan in this case - that celebrate a specific culinary heritage while remaining commercially viable and operationally sustainable in Dubai's diverse F&B market.

How can I engage Glee Hospitality for a restaurant concept in Dubai or the GCC?

Contact Glee Hospitality directly via https://www.gleehospitality.com/contact/ to discuss your project brief. The full scope of services is at https://www.gleehospitality.com/services/.

Afghan Restaurant Concept Dubai | Kishmish, Dar Wasl Mall, Dubai

Glee Hospitality developed an Afghan restaurant concept in Dubai for Kishmish, a cultural dining destination at Dar Wasl Mall built around authentic Afghan culinary heritage presented through a refined, contemporary experience. This was a full A-to-Z project covering concept development, brand identity, menu engineering, interior design, kitchen design, recruitment, and pre-opening training – plus 6 months of post-opening operational management. The full scope of Glee’s F&B services was applied across every stage of delivery.

Overview:

Location: Dar Wasl Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Scope of Work: Concept Creation and Implementation (A To Z), Post Opening (Operational Management)

The Challenge:

The client aimed to introduce an authentic Afghan dining concept in Abu Dhabi that would differentiate itself within the city’s competitive F&B landscape. The challenge was to create a strong cultural identity while ensuring the concept remained accessible, commercially viable, and appealing to a diverse market of residents and visitors.

Our Approach:

We developed a concept that celebrates Afghan culinary heritage while presenting it through a refined and contemporary dining experience. Our team handled the concept development, brand identity, menu engineering, operational structure, and pre-opening planning. By carefully aligning the storytelling, cuisine, service style, and operational systems, we helped position Kishmish as a unique cultural dining destination with strong brand character and operational sustainability.

Execution:

Concept Creation and Implementation:

Concept Development and Feasibility Study
Brand Identity Development
Interior Design
Menu Development
Location Search
Fit out tender coordination process
Kitchen Design
Procurement of FF&E and OS&E
Full team (End-to-end) Recruitment
Operating Manuals
Pre-opening Staff Training & Soft Opening

Post Opening: 6 months Full Operational Management

Kishmish is an Afghan restaurant concept in Dubai where Glee’s 6 months of post-opening management embedded the service standards, kitchen routines, and cost controls that sustain a cultural dining concept beyond launch day. To start a new project, contact Glee Hospitality.

Kishmish – Dubai